1861-C $5 AU55 NGC....

Description

Rare Choice AU 1861-C Five Dollar
Alleged 'CSA Issue'

1861-C $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1. Die State III. Believed to be one of the 887 pieces struck by the Confederacy because of the die cracks seen from the tops of the A through M and (faintly here) on to ERI. These pieces seem to receive the majority of attention, but it should be noted that only 6,879 coins were struck in total that year. Including the CSA strikes, that places the 1861-C as 8th out of 24 issues in overall rarity among all C-mint fives. Most of the survivors, of course, are VF-XF, but there are an estimated 38-47 examples known in AU. This Choice AU has orange-gold surfaces with brighter yellow accents around the devices. A couple of more noticeable field marks are present on the obverse, but overall this is a pleasing example of this popular and rare final-year issue.(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25VL, PCGS# 8289, GSID# 9037)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 6,879

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